- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belleville, MI
Belleville High School
Federal NCES profile for Belleville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263456007030
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belleville High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Belleville · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Belleville High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belleville High School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Belleville, MI.
School address
District: Van Buren Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263456007030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Belleville High School held near 1,705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-65 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 75.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-65 students YoY 263456007030 · Belleville, MI Other · MID · TRAD
1,669 enr · 20.6:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Owen Intermediate School (575 students)
Belleville High School held near 1,705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-65 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 75.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Belleville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Belleville High School
1,669 students
- Owen Intermedi 575
Owen Intermediate School
575 students
- Mcbride Middle 561
Mcbride Middle School
561 students
- Tyler Road Ele 388
Tyler Road Elementary School
388 students
- Edgemont Eleme 358
Edgemont Elementary School
358 students
- Savage Road El 342
Savage Road Elementary School
342 students
What this shows Belleville High School reports 1,669 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belleville High School compares
Belleville High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,669 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,669
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Michigan - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,563
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 177 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 47.8%
White 39.6%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Belleville High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Van Buren Public Schools reports $16,563 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belleville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcbride Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tyler Road Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgemont Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Savage Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belleville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,669 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Belleville High School
How many students attend Belleville High School?
Belleville High School has 1,669 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belleville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,770 (2022-23) → 1,705 (2023-24), nearly flat (-65).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belleville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belleville High School is 20.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belleville High School?
48.4% of students at Belleville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belleville High School?
The largest demographic group at Belleville High School is African American at 47.8% of enrollment, in Belleville, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belleville High School?
Belleville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belleville High School rank among schools in Belleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Belleville High School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Belleville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Belleville on the city page.
What other schools are in Van Buren Public Schools?
Besides Belleville High School, Van Buren Public Schools also operates Owen Intermediate School (575 students), Mcbride Middle School (561 students), and Tyler Road Elementary School (388 students). See the Van Buren Public Schools district page for the complete list.